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An interesting study: in 2024 a student in Turkey on his monthly scholarship can buy only the 16 cheapest chicken donor kebabs. The maximum number of donors, namely 75 pieces, students could buy in 2013 and 2016. Currently, the minimum scholarship in Turkey is 4,000 lire (master s degree) and 6,000 lire (doctorate).

The Cedre Hunting Mansion, one of the rare examples of Seljuk-era mansion architecture, will be opened to the public as a special place, telling about the history and culture of hunting in the region. The Cedre Hunting Lodge, which was started during the reign of Mustafa Aras, was in a state of unfinished business. The interior and exterior of the two-storey mansion located on the bank of the Sedre stream in the Demirtaş district have already been completed. The interior tells about the history of hunting, about the hunting culture of Alanya with the help of black and white photographs and the architectural structure of the pavilion. In addition, various activity zones for children have been created in the mansion. To increase children s interest in historical sites, stands telling about hunting, stands for fun games and figurines of various animals were placed here. Mayor Osman Taryk Ozcelik: "We have completed the preparation of this historic site and will open it to visitors in the coming days. We will continue to protect the historic buildings that we have brought to cultural tourism and will pass them on to future generations".

According to the Turkish statistical institute TÜİK, the number of Turkish citizens visiting abroad in 2022 was 7. 266. 773 people. The average cost per person was $589. In 2023, the number of citizens visiting abroad increased by 52.3% compared to the previous year and reached 11.067.359 people. The average cost per person was $639. In the first quarter of 2024, the number of citizens visiting abroad increased by 18.4% compared to the same quarter last year and reached 2.4 million people. The average cost per person was $727.

A new fee for travel abroad has been announced. Chairman of the ruling AP party Abdullah G ler announced that the fee for travel abroad will be increased to 500 lire. The following are exempt from payment of the exit tax: - citizens leaving on temporary documents- Citizens who travel to Northern Cyprus on a valid passport (kimlik)- children under 7 years- Crews of international transport

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has introduced a new regulation to reduce noise pollution in apartment buildings throughout Turkey. According to the decision published in the Official Gazette, fines for noise-making activities such as listening to loud music or hosting home parties were increased from 4,831 to 7,667 lire. Complaints can be made by calling Alo 181.

In accordance with the decision taken at the Assembly of the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul (IBB), an age limit for IETT discount cards was introduced for students over 30 years of age. For them, the discount for single trips is now 10%. Previously, the discount was 50%. For a monthly travel pass, the discount for students over 30 years of age is now 82%. At the same time, the municipality decided to provide free travel for job seekers registered with the labour exchange. They will be able to use public transport free of charge for interview travel within 3 months.

What you need to know about vehicle tax in Turkey? MTV (Motorlu Taşıtlar Vergisi) is a tax that is levied on vehicles in Turkey. The tax becomes effective from the moment of registration of the vehicle and is paid until the registration is cancelled. It is important to note that vehicles with foreign plates registered in another country are exempt from this tax. How is the tax calculated? MTV size depends on several factors: engine size, age of vehicle, type and cost of car, date of first registration. In addition, tax rates may vary annually depending on inflation and revaluation rates. When and how to pay for MTV? Tax is paid twice a year: first payment between 1 and 31 January, second payment between 1 and 31 July Payment Methods:

The cost of using private lounges for passengers (CIP Lounge) of Turkish Airlines increased by 50%. As a result of this increase, the CIP lounge fee in Istanbul increased to 1,350 lire, in Antalya and Izmir to 1,250 lire, in Bodrum to 1,450 lire, in Ankara to 900 lire, in Adana, Kaiseri, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Trablira and 750 zone. The price of the international CIP Hall in Vnukovo is now $50.

Freebird Airlines started direct flights from Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, to Antalya. In the summer season of 2024, the airline will operate flights on the route Chisinau-Antalya six times a week, every day except Monday. Even with the lowest tariff package, passengers are offered to carry 8 kg of hand luggage in the cabin of the plane.

The new concrete plant, built on the territory of the asphalt concrete construction site of Alanya municipality in Oba Kyzyljashehir district, has started work. Thanks to this plant, the first trial of which was very successful, the concrete production in the municipality has increased threefold. The concrete produced at the plant will be used in the concrete works of the municipality of Alanya in the city, as well as bring income to the municipality by selling concrete to other regions. In addition to the plant, an asphalt emulsion plant with a capacity of 10 tons, two combined road surfacing machines, a patching robot and a mobile waste disposal machine were also put into operation. It is noted that the mobile waste disposal vehicle was donated to the municipality of Alanya as part of the "Zero Waste" project of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Mayor Ozcelik and his accompanying delegation inspected the factory and new vehicles: "We have achieved the ability to apply 800 meters of asphalt in two layers in an hour and a half. We have also commissioned an asphalt emulsion plant. We used to work with the Gazipasha Municipality, but now we can work independently of the neighbor. In addition, thanks to the new concrete production capacity, we will be able to sell concrete to our entrepreneurs and municipality at more affordable prices".

The municipality of Alanya has started working together with the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism to include the geographical unique taste of Alanya, Guluku soup, in the National Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Turkey by UNESCO. In this regard, the head of the sector of living heritage and cultural activities of the provincial department of culture and tourism Aysund Ciobanoglu Davulchu and her team held a meeting at the House of Culture "Cuisine" of the municipality of Alanya. During the meeting, the process of preparing Guluku soup was recorded from the beginning to the end, which is one of the important tastes of the local cuisine and the first registered soup of Antalya and Alanya. Thus, an important step of the project "Culinary Heritage of Alanya" was realized in order to draw attention to the local cuisine, popularize it and take its place in the field of gastronomy. Sevda Chapa, Environmental Protection and Control Manager, Alanya Municipality: "We re all making Guluku soup at home. He is the main soloist at our weddings, mevliets, weddings and other important events. We believe that in the near future our soup will be included in the register of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO".

The mayor of Alanya inspected a new solar power plant in the Toslak district. After the commissioning of Ozt ketim-2, two full-fledged SES will operate in the region. Ozt ketim-2 is located on an area of 30,400 square meters. 4,192 panels with 550 W module and 20 inverters of 100 kilowatts (kW) were used in the project. The installed capacity of Ozt ketim-2 is 2305.6 kW of DC and 2000 kW of AC. Mayor of Alanya Osman Taryk Ozcelik: "We have made panels and control panels of our solar power plant called Özt ketim-2, which was previously designed by our municipality. The facility has been completed and power lines will be received this week. In the future, electricity from this facility will be transferred to our municipality. I would like to thank all those who contributed to the construction of this facility". The municipality of Alanya does not plan to stop there and in the near future will start implementing a new phase of SES - Özt ketim-3.